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Michael Stokes
I wish i could've talked to you some more before you left this world Jerome. Because i would've told you thank you for all the great memories and you will be missed im sorry i didnt see you sooner. But i know your in a better place and you get to see your mother now. I love you and i cant wait to see you again!! Until then please watch over us 🙏
Denise Pickett
It has been fun eating out together. Shopping together, drive throughs at car lots. Joking about so man things. Lee telling you about the sticker for your truck. (This vehicle makes sudden stops). Oh i died laughing. It has been an honor to be at your side during your fight for life. I wanted to take your pain away. I know the Cha Cha really misses you. Lee and I miss your company. We miss hanging out every day. I learned how much you love your family. I appreciate your concern for how we were doing to spite what you were going through.i look forward to when we see you again.
Bonnie & Ben Spivey
He has always held a "Special" place in our hearts! He will truly be missed!
Debbie Boyd
Sorry for your loss. Many memories of Jerome in the 1980’s fishing trips. Praying for the family!
Gary Buchanan
Janice So sorry to hear about Jerome. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Love ya
Jerome Arnold, Jr.
2024-12-06
Jerome Arnold, Jr. passed from this life on December 6, 2024, in the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, surrendering in his five-year fight against Bladder cancer. He was the only son of six children born to Jerome and Ellen Geneva (Barber) Arnold. He was born in the home of his Grandmother Mary Jane (Justice) Barber in Manor, Ware County, Georgia on December 1, 1941.
The Arnold family’s residence was Fernandina Beach when, at the time of his birth, his mother traveled to her parental home where he was born. Jerome attended school in Fernandina and continued living there until moving to Hilliard in 1981.
He retired from the Nassau County School Board maintenance department and remained close friends with many of his co-workers. He was an avid fan of racing and of Dale Earnhardt with an extensive collection of race car memorabilia. After retirement he spent time traveling, fishing, having daily breakfast with the guys at the local Hardee’s and continued development of his talent for “horse trading”.
Along with his parents, Jerome was preceded in death by his son, Jerome Arnold, III, grandson, Shaun McClung; sister, Gwanis Freeman Johns, and the mother of his children, Carolyn (Weaver) Arnold.
He is survived by his wife of forty years Nella J “Butch” Arnold; two daughters,Vicky L. Rushing of Fernandina Beach and Carol D. Arnold of Waycross Georgia; one son, Grady D. Arnold of Hilliard; four sisters Imogene Smith and Janice Stokes of Fernandina Beach, Geraldine “Jerri” Miles, of Monroe Louisiana, Wanda Arnold, of Hilliard; three stepsons Leland and Dean Higginbotham of Hilliard and Garland Higginbotham of Orlando; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 11th at 11:00 O’clock in the First Assembly of God Church in Hilliard. The family will receive friends, Wednesday morning at the church beginning at 10:00 O’clock. Oxley Heard Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements. A family graveside memorial service will be held later at Bosque Bello Cemetery Fernandina Beach.
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